Health Over 50

The 3 ways you should*not* stand, according to a physical therapist    Justin Timberlake is to *NSYNC as sitting is to posture advice—as in, it’s the star of the show. We at Well+Good are always chatting about how slouchy we

The 7 Best Exercises To Prevent + Alleviate Back Pain   Back pain can be a challenging experience to navigate. At best it makes for an uncomfortable day of cautious movement; at worst it takes us off our feet and

Here's how to untie every knot in your neck in 3 minutes flat    Almost every single night, I wind up with the same exact problem: a super tight, cramped-up neck . Between sitting hunched over my laptop all day

  5 Ways This Acupuncturist Healed His Gut & Overcame Chronic Parasites   In his early 20s, Chris Kresser, M.S., LAc , sold everything he owned and took off around the world. He wanted to travel and surf and planned

Alternative Treatments For Migraines There are headaches — and there are migraines. These headaches from hell are, along with back pain, the most prevalent pain complaint in the U.S. Migraine’s blinding pain, along with nausea or vomiting, sensitivity to light

Can Whiplash Result in a Spinal Cord Injury? Symptoms + Treatment Options When you think of getting whiplash, the first image that likely comes to your mind is someone’s neck being slammed back and forth quickly in a vehicle accident.

What Exactly Is Self-Care? Self-care has become a popular buzzword over the last couple of years. If you look up the #selfcare hashtag on social media you’ll find almost 10 million posts, showing pictures ranging from pedicures, massages and vacations,